Peter Visclosky

I appreciate that, but the fact is there is no offset in this amendment and the cost to the committee is $600 million that is not in the bill. I appreciate the chairman yielding to me.

Reclaiming my time, I appreciate the gentleman's remarks. Again, I would point out to my colleagues that I think $1.356 million is enough, and I strongly oppose the gentleman's amendment, given the 5 minutes we were allowed to review it. I…

I would simply close by saying that all members of the military are equal and that this amendment is unwarranted, and I do oppose it. I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey if he has anything to add.

I appreciate the gentleman's remarks and would also point out that the committee has raised significant questions regarding duplication with service-related facilities and services by the Special Forces. More importantly--and I think this…

I would echo the sentiments about the importance of public-private partnerships and including teaching and clinical hospitals in finding ways to provide the best care possible to our servicemembers. Mental health disorders are a growing…

I would be delighted to yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Pocan) for the purpose of a colloquy.

I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation as well to Chairman Frelinghuysen and congratulate him on the collegial and transparent manner in which he crafted H.R. 4870, the fiscal year 2015 Defense Appropriations Act. I also want…

At this point, I yield to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Heck) for the purpose of a colloquy.

We are a nation of laws. Again, I reiterate my objection and would yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Walorski). The question was taken; and…

I also want to join the chairman and thank you for offering the amendment. You raise a number of good points, and it is a very good program. I appreciate your attention to it. Thank you so much.

I certainly appreciate the gentleman's concern, but would make three points to our colleagues. The first is that the committee is absolutely aware of the problem that is taking place along the borders of our country. Both relative to the…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Nolan

I would point out that while we are at the beginning, so to speak, of the production of the F-35, it has always inured to the benefit of this country to look to the future, to look at the next generation. And when it comes to an…

I appreciate what the gentleman from Florida is putting forth and the position he has taken. I certainly believe there is merit, if you would, in the technology. As you may know, we have included some very encouraging language in the…

I appreciate the gentleman from Oklahoma yielding, and I will withdraw my point of order.

At this time, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Bishop) for the purpose of a colloquy.

It does us no good to have the Department of Energy agree to a work plan with the Department of Defense which we cannot afford.

I particularly am pleased with the Department's decision on increasing assistance relative to going after the Lord's Resistance Army.

If the F-35 is going to represent a sizeable portion of the Air Force, and we are going to spend money as far as if you would be matching up the gravity bomb and the F-35, it is a lot of money for another variant of a nuclear weapon on a…

The Army is people. There is no room for sexual assault in its ranks.

We must be creative and innovative in finding ways to rein in spending and make every dollar count.

We must also be realistic, realistic not just about our resources, but also about the world in which we live.

I would remark that Congress must be very responsible and not simply react in a politically convenient fashion.

The fiscal year 2015 budget request suggests stability; however, there is much uncertainty and change.

I absolutely agree with you on sequestration. I voted against the agreement last December because it was only for 2 years.